Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

The batch sizes were huge!

Anyway!

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I looked around me

Dropped them

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

And..

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It is almost impossible.

I vividly remember that evening.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I did not go back to my home.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…

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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

Quia perspiciatis sed qui quidem voluptas excepturi possimus.

Your credentials do not matter!

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

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Cleared multiple of them

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

And, I had not made it.

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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Searched for my roll number.

But, then it hit me hard.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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All the best!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.

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You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.

“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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I was alone in Delhi back then

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

And entered the park.

“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

All achievers in their own way.

“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Found an empty bench..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

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